Head of Sales - Tools and Consumables

Head of Sales – Tools and Consumables

27 February, 2026 – SHARE

Are you a proven Sales Manager looking to join a highly recognised Market Leader of Construction Materials?

As a leading Specialist Construction Products Recruiter, SRS Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be instructed by a leading Manufacturer of Tools & Consumables.

As HEAD OF SALES you will be responsible for leading and developing relationships with key target customers including Plumbing & Heating Merchants, National and Independent Builders Merchants, Merchant Buying Groups, DIY Groups, Wholesalers, Specialist Distributors, Online Sellers etc.

The role will be home-based and will require extensive travel throughout the United Kingdom.

• Strategic Planning:
  Develop and implement national sales strategies, plans, and tactics to achieve overall sales goals.
• Sales Targets & Performance:
  Set and monitor sales targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and forecasts to track progress and drive revenue.
• Customer Relationships:
  Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, negotiating and closing complex deals to foster profitability.
• Market Analysis:
  Research and identify new market opportunities, analyse market trends, and monitor competitive offerings to stay ahead.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with marketing, product development, and other departments to ensure brand consistency and effective product promotion.

• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Competence in analysing sales data, market trends, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Customer Relationship Management:
  Expertise in building and maintaining strong relationships with key clients and partners.
• Communication:
  Effective communication to coordinate with various teams and senior management.
• Negotiation:
  Ability to negotiate and close complex sales agreements.

• Achieve and exceed sales targets and overall revenue goals.
• Maximise market share and profitability.
• Drive sustainable financial growth for the company.
• Manage a high-performing and cohesive national sales team

To succeed in this role, you will need to be self-motivated with the desire to achieve goals and possess the ability to generate and convert business leads into sales.

Knowledge of the distribution route to market is essential along with previous experience in the construction market and an understanding of the building product supply chain, with experience is selling to Category Managers, Key Decision Makers and Procurement Teams.

Full product training will be provided.

For the right Candidate, our Client offers a competitive salary package along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Location/Area: Nationwide (Preferably Southern England)

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Results Driven Reward Scheme

Benefits: Car Allowance, Laptop, Mobile Phone, Company Pension, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Vacancy No.: 5486

Consultant:
Mark Hall

Tel. No. ext 102

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